Find out where to watch the Vitality Roses play the Australian Diamonds in a three match test series over the course of the next week.
The Vitality Roses are out in Australia, ready to take on the world number ones in what is sure to be a fiercely competitive, action-packed three-match test series.
Sky Sports will be broadcasting all three matches, and with potential debutants on both teams joining experienced campaigners and leaders, this is not a series to be missed.
Read on to find out all the details about how you can watch, and whilst you wait patiently for the matches to begin, you can listen to Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlby, along with Specialist Coaches Jo Harten and Sharni Norder, speaking on Sky’s Off The Court podcast about the team’s preparations and approach to facing the world number ones.
Game One: First Centre Pass 10 am (UK time) Thursday 19 September
Led by captain Fran Williams, the Vitality Roses will be looking to start strongly and make a statement of intent in this first game against Australia. There is plenty of exciting new talent to look out for across both teams, with Lois Pearson, Jess Shaw, Ash Ervin, Rudi Ellis and Georgie Horjus all hoping for the chance represent their country at a senior level for the first time. If she takes to court, Horjus will make her debut for the Australian Diamonds just over a month after winning the Suncorp Super Netball trophy on the very same court at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Where can I watch?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports YouTube. Click below to watch on Sky Sports YouTube:
International viewers can watch on NetballPass here.
Game Two: First Centre Pass 7 am (UK time) Sunday 22 September
Heading to Syndey for the second instalment of this test, fans are sure to see plenty of grit and determination out on court as the Vitality Roses battle against the Diamonds yet again on their home turf. If there is one Vitality Rose who is very used to playing in Sydney, it’s Helen Housby who plays her club netball with the New South Wales Swifts in Sydney. Vitality Roses fans will be hoping to see more of her powerful leadership and slick shooting skills on display during this series.
Where can I watch?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports YouTube. Click below to watch on Sky Sports YouTube:
International viewers can watch on NetballPass here.
Game Three: First Centre Pass 10 am (UK time) Wednesday 25 September
The final match in this three-match series sees the Vitality Roses travel to Bendigo, where they will take to court against the Australian Diamonds in what (depending on the results of the first two matches) could turn out to be a series-deciding match. Who will lift the coveted trophy at the end of these 60 minutes? You’ll have to wait and watch to find out!
Where can I watch?
The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event (from 10am), Sky Sports Mix (from 9:30am) and Sky Sports YouTube. Click below to watch on YouTube:
International viewers can watch on NetballPass here.
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